Debit Card Usage Dispute

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If you have proof of your aunts consent to use her debit card, it may help your defense. Consent must be explicit and ongoing, covering specific purchases made. If she claims fraud, the burden of proof lies with her. Always consult a lawyer for personalized advice.

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Need help with someone trying to sue me
Hello **** ****, sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please provide more details about the case? And could you also let me know your location as legal procedures can vary depending on the jurisdiction?
Evansville, IN
Hello ****, to better assist you, could you please provide more information about the nature of the lawsuit being filed against you?
My aunt let me use her debit card for a while. She physically gave me the card and the PIN number. I have proof of her letting me use the card for whatever I needed at the store. I always asked her if I could make a purchase and she said yes. She told me to always use it on food. That I didn’t need to ask. Now she’s turning on me and trying to sue me. Can she do that if she let me use the card and never asked the amount of the purchases?
In Indiana, if you have proof of your aunt's consent to use her debit card, it may help your defense. However:
- Consent must be explicit and ongoing.
- It must cover the specific purchases made.
- If she claims fraud, the burden of proof lies with her.
Always consult a lawyer for personalized advice.